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COURTS
Scottsdale toymaker loses Supreme Court case against Jack Daniels
EDUCATION
Opposing views emerge over Scottsdale Schools curriculum program
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Neighbors

2024 Flower Girls chosen for The Board of Visitors

The Board of Visitors announced 42 high school seniors have accepted invitations to be honored as 2024 Flower Girls. These young women will participate in events throughout the school year, …
Neighbors

Make-A-Wish Arizona adds new board chair, three Board of Directors members

Make-A-Wish Arizona has appointed Kyle Pottinger from the Phoenix Suns as its incoming board chair, as well as three new leaders to its Board of Directors, totaling 35 individuals. Make-A-Wish …
NONPROFIT

Scottsdale’s STARS celebrates 50th anniversary

STARS, a nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities, celebrated its 50th anniversary Fiesta with an event that brought together the community, …
FUNDRAISER

Scottsdale’s Junior Achievement of Arizona raises nearly $100,000

Junior Achievement of Arizona welcomed local families, along with top executives and employees from leading Arizona companies, at the 2023 Junior Achievement Open Golf Tournament on May 19. Over …

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REAL Estate

Scottsdale Realtor achieves triple crown of coaching

Bret Ceren, associate broker at Platinum Living Realty has received recognition for successfully coaching three Craig Proctor Coaching award winners.
Health

The science behind child abuse behaviors

Children who experience adverse experiences — including abuse, neglect and household challenges — are more likely to have negative outcomes in adulthood, data show. Experts say this …
Charity

The Saguaros grant over $1.7M to 28 Arizona children’s charities

The Saguaros, a philanthropic membership organization dedicated to raising funds for Arizona children’s charities, held their inaugural Sentinel Awards May 18 at Western Spirit: Scottsdale …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Scottsdale officer injured in crash

A Scottsdale police officer was injured Tuesday night in a collision that closed the intersection of Miller and McKellips roads, authorities said. The officer was taken to a hospital, treated …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility
Betty Janik

Janik: Scottsdale short-term rentals by the numbers

We have come a long way since the 2021 short-term rental working group (which I co-chaired) identified opportunities for Scottsdale to establish and enforce regulations to reduce nuisance short-term …
Mayor David D. Ortega

Ortega: House Bill 2561 will be a Trojan horse in Scottsdale

While addressing Rio Verde Foothills residents on Jan. 28, Rep. Kolodin vowed “to break the rock,” referring to a hostile takeover of Scottsdale Water. House Bill 2561 is just that, …

Milhaven: Scottsdale needs to be proactive about Rio Verde Foothills water

Water is the lifeblood of Arizona’s future and is one of the most important issues facing Scottsdale.

Too many bites: Managing the sandwich era of life

The average life expectancy in the United States is nearing 80 years old, and according to the most recent U.S. Census research, life expectancy is projected to increase to nearly 86 years over …

Collins: Resources, support for seniors with hearing loss

Most of us know someone who has hearing loss. Some of you may be experiencing hearing loss yourself. In fact, more than 48 million people in the United States currently experience some degree of …
Dr. Molly Santosuosso

Santosuosso: Iron deficiency symptoms, how to treat it

An estimated 1.6 billion people worldwide have an iron deficiency. Being deficient in iron causes anemia, a condition where your body doesn’t make enough red blood cells to send oxygen to your …

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Calendar of events
SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION
Lee University held its 187th commencement on May 6.

Scottsdale residents obtain degrees

Carson James Little and Gracyn Benck of Scottsdale have graduated with degrees in business administration and arts this May. According to a press release, Little received a Master of Business …
Pipeline AZ is an online platform to provide students with career tools and resources.

Scottsdale Community College offers career tools via Pipeline AZ

Scottsdale Community College is partnering with Pipeline AZ, an Arizona career development and job platform, to provide students with a comprehensive resource that connects academic progress with …
Jordan Grace Kuhn earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Scottsdale resident earns degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Jordan Grace Kuhn of Scottsdale was among a record 3,669 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement May 19 and 20. Kuhn earned a Bachelor of …
Scottsdale Community College is at 9000 E. Chaparral Road.

Maricopa County college district wants new bachelor’s program at Scottsdale campus

The Maricopa County Community College District is looking to expand its selection of bachelor’s degree programs this fall and next year. Under consideration for Scottsdale Community …
The Scottsdale Unified School District is putting a $22.1 million-maintenance and operations override on the Nov. 7 ballot. The override will not provide any new money to the district but will hold funding at current levels.

Scottsdale Unified going for override election in November

The Scottsdale Unified School District will be asking voters to extend the maintenance and operations override on the Nov. 7 ballot. The district’s governing board voted 4-1 during its May 16 …
Scottsdale Entertainment
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is hosting the Children’s Learning and Play Festival June 24.

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy holds Children’s Learning and Play Festival

What: The Children’s Learning and Play Festival presented by Scottsdale Unified School District offers the best of both worlds by having fun while learning. The North Hall at Westworld of …
From Avondale to Scottsdale, Juneteenth celebrations will be held throughout the Valley. See provided listing to find scheduled events.

Juneteenth 2023: Events planned around the Valley

Communities throughout the Valley will hold Juneteenth celebrations on various days, offering opportunities to enjoy family-friendly events, many of which are free, in recognition of the day symbolizing freedom for those formerly enslaved in America.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will host it’s first slider eating contest, with the qualifying round taking place June 17, at 3 p.m. at all 14 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers locations across the Phoenix metro area. The championship final round happens July 4, at Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld.

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers hosts slider eating contest

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will host it’s first slider eating contest, with the qualifying round taking place June 17, at 3 p.m. at all 14 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers locations across …
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church is pleased to present the next concert in its Arts at the Rocks performing arts series, as it welcomes We3 to the stage on Sunday, July 16 at 4 p.m. at 34605 N. Tom Darlington Rd., in Scottsdale

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents We3

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church is pleased to present the next concert in its Arts at the Rocks performing arts series, as it welcomes We3 to the stage on Sunday, July 16 at 4 p.m. at 34605 N. Tom …
Juneteenth will be celebrated at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Civic Center.

Scottsdale celebrates Juneteenth at Civic Center

Scottsdale’s free Community Juneteenth Celebration, presented by Mayo Clinic, is back by popular demand. Hosted by the city of Scottsdale and Scottsdale Arts, the afternoon of culture, …

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